Admission to Secondary Schools in Bexley 2022 -2023

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Admission to Secondary Schools in Bexley 2022-2023

COVID-19:

The London Borough of Bexley is planning to deliver the Co-ordinated Secondary Admissions process, beginning in September 2021 in the usual format we have operated in the past, and as set out in this booklet. However, in the current climate, we reserve the right to alter arrangements within the framework. This also applies to arrangements for school open events, where restrictions may prevent the published arrangements from taking place and instead require tours to be virtual. Closing date for applications 31 October 2021

Admission to Secondary Schools in Bexley 2022-2023

Bexley's School Admissions Webpages

.uk/admissions

The most recent versions of our information booklets and leaflets about admission arrangements for nursery classes, primary schools and secondary schools (including the selection test) are on our website.

This booklet is produced by School Admissions Team, London Borough of Bexley, Civic Offices 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent DA6 7AT

The team can be contacted on 020 8303 7777 and by e-mail: schooladmissions@.uk

Important Dates

2021

1 September 13 September 15 September ? 21 October 22 October

30 October

31 October

2 November

Online application website opens

Bexley selection test begins

Open days/evenings for schools

Last date for paper CAFs to be handed in to primary schools Closing date for supplementary information forms to be returned to St Catherine's Catholic School.

Closing date for supplementary information forms to be returned to St Columba's Catholic Boys School

Final closing date for application forms to be submitted, either online or paper.

Bexley selection test (Tests taking place Monday-Thursday) Closing date for supplementary information form to be sent to Trinity CE School Belvedere

Please apply online. Bexley's online CAF will be available from 1 September 2021 until the closing date of 31 October 2021. Please visit .uk/admissions or .uk This booklet is updated every year and is accurate at the time of printing (August 2021). However, changes can occur either before or during the school year to which this edition applies. This booklet is produced by The London Borough of Bexley Graphics Team (551659/7.18)

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Admission to Secondary Schools in Bexley 2022-2023

Contents

Bexley's School Admissions Webpages

2 Part 2 More information about

Important Dates

2 our Secondary Schools

Bexley's schools

21

Secondary schools in Bexley

4

Beths Grammar School

21

Message from Cllr Fuller5

Bexley Grammar School

24

Part 1 Applying for a secondary

Bexleyheath Academy

27

school place

Blackfen School for Girls

30

The co-ordinated admissions process

8 Chislehurst and Sidcup

Important Dates

10 Grammar School

33

Applying online

11 Cleeve Park School

36

Pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan 11 Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy

40

Completing the application form

12 Harris Academy Falconwood

43

Preferences12 Harris Garrard Academy

46

Number of places available

13 Hurstmere School

49

Oversubscription criteria

13 King Henry School

52

Advice on home to school distance

13 St Catherine's Catholic School

55

Address Verification

15 St Columba's Catholic Boys' School

59

Change of address

15 Townley Grammar School

63

Parental responsibility Admission outside the normal age group False or misleading information Late applications

15 Trinity Church of England School,

16 Belvedere, Part of the Trinitas Academy Trust

66

16 Welling School

70

16 Schools outside Bexley

74

Changes to preferences

16 Part 3 General information

Multiple applications

16 Admission to secondary school

Offers17 after the start of Year 7

76

Waiting Lists

17 Transfer between Bexley secondary schools

76

Appeals17 Fair Access Protocol

76

Checklist for parents

18 Entry into 6th form

76

Bexley selection test for entry to grammar schools 19 Home to school transport

77

Year 10 applications for University

School Meals

77

Technical Colleges and Studio Schools

19 Entry for public examinations

78

Special educational provision

78

General enquiries and information

78

Data Protection Act 1998

78

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Secondary schools in Bexley

.uk/services/schools-and-education/secondary-schools/secondary-schools-your-child-can-go

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4 10 5

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1 Beths Grammar School

21

2 Bexley Grammar School

24

3 Bexleyheath Academy

27

4 Blackfen School for Girls

30

5 Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School

33

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Page

6 Cleeve Park School

36

7 Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy 40

8 Harris Academy Falconwood

43

9 Harris Garrard Academy

46

10 Hurstmere School

49

11 King Henry School

53

12 St Catherine's Catholic School

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13 St Columba's Catholic Boys' School

60

14 Townley Grammar School (Girls)

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15 Trinity CE School, Belvedere

67

16 Welling School

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Admission to Secondary Schools in Bexley 2022-2023

Dear parents and carers,

I am very pleased that you are considering a Bexley secondary school for your child. In Bexley we have outstanding, good and improving schools which achieve very good results for the young people who attend them. Whatever your child's interest or ability, Bexley has the right school to help them achieve their potential, to be happy and to thrive as they grow up.

The transition at age 11 from primary to secondary school is an important time and you need as much information as possible about the schools and the application process in order for you, with your child, to make the right choice. There are some very clear deadlines for applications which you can find on page 10. This brochure is also available online at .uk/admissions.

The booklet provides some key information about each school and the opportunities offered to its pupils. These descriptions offer a helpful starting point, and under normal circumstances, visiting the schools during an open day or evening is essential for you to find out just what the school is really like. With the recent uncertainty please check with the individual school websites that you are interested in as to whether they are holding large scale open days or holding virtual open events or tours of their school.

If you have any particular questions regarding the open events please contact the school direct by e-mail as they will be happy to answer them for you.

At these open events you will receive a copy of the school's prospectus, or if you can't attend for any reason, you can ask a school to send one to you. All schools have their own websites which you can explore to find out more details.

It is the intention of the London Borough of Bexley to deliver the secondary transfer process as described in this booklet, however given the ongoing implications of COVID-19, and whilst we hope that this will not be the case, there may be some limitations or adaptations necessary. I can assure you that these will be communicated via our website, should this be the case. You can also apply for a Year 10 place in a University Technical College or other 14+ provision through the School Admissions Team in the same way as for a Year 7 place.

The Council wants every child in Bexley to achieve their full potential. The world of work is changing rapidly and this creates a challenge for us all. We are working with schools, colleges, training providers and employers to ensure that the right learning pathways are accessible, supported by excellent careers guidance.

We are also keen to engage with parents and carers to help raise awareness of the opportunities available for their children and to ensure they are able to support their aspirations for the future. Further information will be provided on the Council's website during the autumn term.

I wish your child every happiness and success in their new school. Moving to secondary school ? a message to parents from Councillor John Fuller, Cabinet Member for Education.

Councillor John Fuller Cabinet Member for Education

August 2021

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